MATH 0308 Introductory Algebra, 3 Credits
Description
Topics for all formats include basic algebraic operations, solving linear equations and inequalities, laws of
integer exponents, factoring, rational expressions, the Cartesian coordinate system, graphing lines, finding
equations of lines and solving linear systems. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and
will not be used to meet degree requirements.
Prerequisite: MATH 0306 or placement by testing
Textbook for MATH 0308
Introductory Algebra with P.O.W.E.R. Learning; Sherri Messersmith, Lawrence Perez, Robert S. Feldman
Loose leaf, bundled with ConnectMath access code card, McGraw-Hill Publishing; 1st edition
Math 0308 Outcomes
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials.
Factor polynomials.
Simplify, multiply and divide rational expressions.
Simplify expressions using definitions and laws of integer exponents.
Sketch graphs of linear relations and determine a linear equation in two variables
given pertinent information.
Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable and compound inequalities
in one variable.
Solve quadratic equations using the factoring method.
Solve systems of linear equations in two variables, including applications.
Use linear equations to solve applications.
Find the slope and x and y- intercepts of a linear relation.
0308 Sections (McGraw-Hill)
1.3
Geometry Review
2.1
Solving Linear Equations Part I
2.2
Solving Linear Equations Part II
2.3
Solving Linear Equations Part III
2.4
Applications of Linear Equations
2.5* Geometry Applications and Solving Formulas
2.8
Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable
3.1
Introduction to Linear Equations in Two
Variables
3.2
Graphing by Plotting Points and Finding
Intercepts
3.3
The Slope of a Line
3.4
The Slope-Intercept Form of a Line
3.5
Writing an Equation of a Line
4.1
Solving Systems by Graphing
4.2
Solving Systems by the Substitution Method
4.3
Solving Systems by the Elimination Method
4.4
Applications of Systems of Two Equations
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
8.1
8.2
Chapter 6
Sections 7.1 – 7.4
Sections 8.1 – 8.2
Chapter 5
Chapter 3
Sections 2.1 – 2.4
Section 2.8
Section 7.5-7.6
Sections 4.1 – 4.4
Section 2.4
Sections 3.2 – 3.3
(Parts A and B) Basic Rules of Exponents
(Parts A and B) Integer Exponents
The Quotient Rule
Scientific Notation
Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
Multiplication of Polynomials
Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial
Dividing a Polynomial by a Polynomial
The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by
Grouping
Factoring Trinomials of the Form 𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐
Factoring Trinomials of the Form 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐
Factoring Special Trinomials and Binomials
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Applications of Quadratic Equations
Simplifying Rational Expressions
Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
NOTE: Geometry Sections are review sections only (Choose from Section 1.3 and Section 2.5).